The Problems with Internet (and YouTube) Philosophy

Throughout this video, I explore some issues with "internet philosophy," argue that their cause is to be found in a profit motive, and argue that they are "excused" by way of distancing from academic philosophy.

Timestamps:

00:00 || Introduction

01:03 || Distancing as an Excuse
06:31 || The Problems of Misinformation and Plagiarism
10:32 || The Motive of Profit
14:31 || The Value of YouTube Philosophy and Conclusion

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